Flash memory apparatus with serial interface and reset method thereof

US9104401B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9104401-B2
Application numberUS-201414529167-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 31, 2014
Priority dateFeb 24, 2011
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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A flash memory apparatus with serial interface is disclosed. The flash memory apparatus includes a command receiver, a command decoder and a core circuit. The command receiver sequentially receives a plurality of command data through the data input pin and the clock pin. The command decoder receives a command sequence formed by the command data, and compares the command sequence with a reference sequence to generate a reset signal. The core circuit receives the reset signal to activate a reset operation according to the reset signal.

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What is claimed is: 1. A flash memory apparatus with a serial interface, comprising: a command receiver, coupled to a clock pin and a data input pin of the flash memory apparatus, and sequentially receiving a plurality of command data through the data input pin and the clock pin; a command decoder, coupled to the command receiver, receiving a command sequence which comprises a first command data and a second command data, and comparing the command sequence with a reference seque…

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What does patent US9104401B2 cover?
A flash memory apparatus with serial interface is disclosed. The flash memory apparatus includes a command receiver, a command decoder and a core circuit. The command receiver sequentially receives a plurality of command data through the data input pin and the clock pin. The command decoder receives a command sequence formed by the command data, and compares the command sequence with a referenc…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Winbond Electronics Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F9/30043. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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